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Crossfit vs. Non-Registered generic crossfit?

sweatymuscles
sweatymuscles Posts: 83
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I dont know enough about what is and isnt Crossfit or if this doesnt even matter. Please educate me.

Ok, so I just learned the place i go to do Crossfit isnt an ACTUAL registered Crossfit location. But the guy said Crossfit is just a brand name. He said its like buying a shirt without the Nike logo on it. Thoughts? Is what Im doing still Crossfit? I love it. Hard workouts. Am i in danger or is this normal?

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  • kkenny0146
    kkenny0146 Posts: 66 Member
    It costs places to Affiliate with CrossFit each year. Some places choose not to pay the fee. I would check on your coaches certifications, are they CrossFit Level 1 certified? There is an actual class they are supposed to take and pass in order to be able to coach in an affiliate. If your coach is certified, I wouldn't worry too much.

    As for doing actual CrossFit, you can pull WODs from the main site and do them in your garage.

    Just my opinion here.
  • DaddyCrossfit
    DaddyCrossfit Posts: 35 Member
    What she said. I'd add that you're only in danger if you're being taught bad form. I do all my workouts at home, but I read and watch a lot of videos on the crossfit.com site. Fantastic resource if you haven't been there yet.
  • Sasquatchrider
    Sasquatchrider Posts: 77 Member
    I dont know enough about what is and isnt Crossfit or if this doesnt even matter. Please educate me.

    Ok, so I just learned the place i go to do Crossfit isnt an ACTUAL registered Crossfit location. But the guy said Crossfit is just a brand name. He said its like buying a shirt without the Nike logo on it. Thoughts? Is what Im doing still Crossfit? I love it. Hard workouts. Am i in danger or is this normal?

    I find that explanation a bit flippant. The benefit of an affiliate of course is knowing that all the trainers have achieved certain standards and of course you're supporting the work crossfit has done to broaden the appeal of this type of fitness regimen. Just my thoughts
  • sara_m83
    sara_m83 Posts: 545 Member
    I also have an issue with the intellectual property theft. The importance of affiliating and paying your dues is giving someone credit for coming up with such an effective and in demand training regimen.
  • kelr0110
    kelr0110 Posts: 213 Member
    I guess it's just how you feel about it. I know I feel confident and good knowing that my coach is the following:
    *CrossFit Level 1
    *CrossFit Endurance
    *CrossFit Powerlifting
    *CrossFit Olympic Lifting

    and the other 3 coaches are CrossFit Level1. with the weights lifted and how things need to be done, form is crucial and yes you can study the websites, but the websites can't watch how you're doing it and correct you when they notice you're fatigued, etc....unless you constantly watch yourself in the mirror.

    i agree the explanation is kinda weak....but ultimately it's up to you, i would at least check the trainer's credentials as mentioned before to make sure you're not being told incorrectly :)
  • Adrenaline_Queen
    Adrenaline_Queen Posts: 626 Member
    In the UK several so called CF places charge CF prices, but are not affiliated or follow CF rules. Some just do olly lifting and charge CF prices. Some do the workouts, but tell you not to bother writing anything down as it is to much pressure. Others use the CF name in a gym!!!

    The only way to find out is to google, or look on www.crossfit.com or read http://journal.crossfit.com/ and come to your own thoughts.

    Lucky for me my box had all that I needed, levels 1 and 2 at no only CF standards but also Fitness Instructor level 2 and 3.

    Hope that helps ;) x

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